5th Grade Curriculum Facts

Math- The Math and ELA curriculum at the 5-6 level is similar in content, providing scaffolding for the subject matter. In math: fractions; decimals; percents; probability; measurement; geometry; data analysis; and problem solving are common areas of instruction. Fifth grade also focuses on multiplication.

ELA- In ELA, the writing process, using the 6+1 Traits, is used to teach students the skills necessary to complete the required essays for each grade level. In reading instruction, the comprehension strategies and skills are taught, in conjunction with the study of the grade specific genres.

Science- The inquiry process is used in 5th grade Science with the focus on: Earth science (Solar System), Life science (Human and Animal Systems) and Physical science (Force and Motion).

Social Studies- Fifth grade Social Studies focuses mainly on American History.

World Language: Spanish-The goal of this class is to improve and develop Spanish listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It emphasizes the ability to use and understand Spanish in context. The teacher will create a communicative climate focused on meaning so that language acquisition can take place naturally. Students will hold basic conversations, read simple passages, and write brief paragraphs at the novice level. Activities used will focus on a variety of learning styles and multiple intelligences. Students will also access knowledge from other disciplines through Spanish to reinforce concepts already learned as well as develop insight into the student's own language and culture.

Art-Fifth grade students extend their lessons in visual art by focusing on building an understanding of multicultural art history and techniques. Through the study of historical and modern art from Mexico, China, Australia, Japan, Panama, and many European nations, students explore advance theories in multi-dimensional symmetry, visual plotting, painting technique, and collage. Students leaving Farmington 5-6 Campus have a solid understanding of color theory, drawing techniques, spacial relations, art history, and world art concepts.

Music-Our music curriculum, aligned to state and national standards, celebrates the joy of creating music through the study of melody, harmony and rhythm. Students learn vocal techniques through singing multicultural folk songs, with an emphasis on American standards. A highlight of our year is our crowd pleasing performance at O’Leary Auditorium.

Technology-Our technology curriculum, aligned to state and national standards, helps to develop a love for technology while creating twenty-first century skills. Students create documents, presentations, spreadsheets, podcast, animations, and digital stories using tools such as Movie Maker, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office. All students at Farmington 5-6 Campus practice Internet safety skills and using reliable web pages during core curriculum research.

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N.FL.05.06 Divide fluently up to a four-digit number by a two-digit number

N.MR.05.07 Find the prime factorization of numbers from 2 through 50, express in exponential notation and understand that every whole number greater than 1 is either prime or can be expressed as a product of primes.*

N.MR.05.17 Multiply one-digit and two-digit whole numbers by decimals up to two decimal places

N.MR.05.21 Solve for the unknown in equations

D.RE.05.01 Read and interpret line graphs, and solve problems based on line graphs, e.g., distance-time graphs, and problems with two or three line graphs on same axes, comparing different data.

D.RE.05.02 Construct line graphs from tables of data; include axis labels and scale

D.AN.05.03 Given a set of data, find and interpret the mean (using the concept of fair share)

D.AN.05.04 Solve multi-step problems involving means

Math Trimester 2

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N.MR.05.22 Express fractions and decimals as percentages and vice versa.

N.ME.05.23 Express ratios in several ways given applied situations.

Math Trimester 3

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M.UN.05.03 Compare the relative sizes of one cubic inch to one cubic foot, and one cubic centimeter to one cubic meter.

M.UN.05.04 Convert measurements of length, weight, area, volume, and time within a given system using easily manipulated numbers.

M.PS.05.05 Represent relationships between areas of rectangles, triangles, and parallelograms using models.

M.TE.05.06 Understand and know how to use the area formula of a triangle: A= 1/2bh.

M.TE.05.07 Understand and know how to use the area formula for a parallelogram: A = bh, and represent using models and manipulatives.

M.TE.05.08 Build solids with unit cubes and state their volumes.

M.TE.05.09 Use filling (unit cubes or liquid), and counting or measuring to find the volume of a cube and rectangular prism.

M.PS.05.10 Solve applied problems about the volumes of rectangular prisms using multiplication and division and using the appropriate units.

G.TR.05.01 Associate an angle with a certain amount of turning; know that angles are measured in degrees; understand that 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360° are associated respectively, with ¼, ½, ¾ and full turns.

G.GS.05.02 Measure angles with a protractor and classify them as acute, right, obtuse, or straight.

G.GS.05.03 Identify and name angles on a straight line and vertical angles.

G.GS.05.05 Know that angles on a straight line add up to 180° and angles surrounding a point add up to 360°; justify informally by “surrounding” a point with angles.

G.GS.05.06 Understand why the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180° and the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360°, and use these properties to solve problems.

ELA Trimester 1

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R.IT.05.03 explain how authors use text features including timelines, graphs, charts, diagrams, tables of contents, indices, introductions, summaries, and conclusions to enhance the understanding of key and supporting ideas.

R.CM.05.01 connect personal knowledge, experiences, and understanding of the world to themes and perspectives in text through oral and written responses.

R.MT.05.01 self-monitor comprehension when reading or listening to text by automatically applying and discussing the strategies used by mature readers to increase comprehension including: predicting, constructing mental images, visually representing ideas in text, questioning, rereading or listening again if uncertain about meaning, inferring, summarizing, and engaging in interpretive discussions.

W.GR.05.01 in the context of writing, correctly use compound subjects and predicates; proper nouns and pronouns; articles; conjunctions; hyphens in compound and number words; commas between two independent clauses to set off direct address, long phrases, clauses; colons to separate hours and minutes and to introduce a list.

L.RP.05.03 respond to multiple text types listened to or viewed knowledgeably, by discussing, illustrating, and/or writing in order to clarify meaning, make connections, take a position, and/or show deep understanding without major misconceptions.

ELA Trimester 2

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R.IT.05.03 explain how authors use text features including timelines, graphs, char ts, diagrams, tables of contents, indices, introductions, summaries, and conclusions to enhance the understanding of key and supporting ideas.

R.MT.05.01 self-monitor comprehension when reading or listening to text by automatically applying and discussing the strategies used by mature readers to increase comprehension including: predicting, constructing mental images, visually representing ideas in text, questioning, rereading or listening again if uncertain about meaning, inferring, summarizing, and engaging in interpretive discussions

R.CS.05.01 develop, discuss, and apply individual and shared standards using student/class created rubrics to assess the quality and accuracy of their own writing and the writing of others; identify attainment of intended purpose to interpret authors’ viewpoints and determine effect on classroom or school-wide audiences.

W.GR.05.01 in the context of writing, correctly use compound subjects and predicates; proper nouns and pronouns; articles; conjunctions; hyphens in compound and number words; commas between two independent clauses to set off direct address, long phrases, clauses; colons to separate hours and minutes and to introduce a list.

S.CN.05.01 use common grammatical structures correctly when speaking including irregular verbs to express more complex ideas.

ELA Trimester 3

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R.IT.05.03 explain how authors use text features including timelines, graphs, char ts, diagrams, tables of contents, indices, introductions, summaries, and conclusions to enhance the understanding of key and supporting ideas.

R.CM.05.03 analyze global themes, universal truths, and principles within and across text to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

R.MT.05.01 self-monitor comprehension when reading or listening to text by automatically applying and discussing the strategies used by mature readers to increase comprehension including: predicting, constructing mental images, visually representing ideas in text, questioning, rereading or listening again if uncertain about meaning, inferring, summarizing, and engaging in interpretive discussions.

R.CS.05.01 develop, discuss, and apply individual and shared standards using student/class created rubrics to assess the quality and accuracy of their own writing and the writing of others; identify attainment of intended purpose to interpret authors’ viewpoints and determine effect on classroom or school-wide audiences.

W.GR.05.01 in the context of writing, correctly use compound subjects and predicates; proper nouns and pronouns; articles; conjunctions; hyphens in compound and number words; commas between two independent clauses to set off direct address, long phrases, clauses; colons to separate hours and minutes and to introduce a list.